Church Book ‎#33

33. Father, who the light this day

1 Father, who the light this day
Out of darkness didst create,
Shine upon us now, we pray,
While within Thy courts we wait.
Wean us from the works of night,
Make us children of the light.

2 Saviour, who this day didst break
From the bondage of the tomb,
Bid our slumbering souls awake;
Shine through all their sin and gloom;
Let us, from our bonds set free,
Rise from sin, and live to Thee.

3 Blessed Spirit, Comforter,
Sent this day from Christ on high;
Lord, on us Thy gifts confer,
Cleanse, illumine, sanctify;
All Thine influence shed abroad;
Lead us to the truth of God.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, who the light this day
• Author: Julia Anne Elliott (1833, a.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: The Lord's Day; Easter Sunday; Trinity Sunday
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #41 or #226

Tune Information

• Name: KOMM, O KOMM DU GEIST DES LEBENS
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Source from index: Dretzel, 1731